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JUNETEENTH PARTY

Juneteenth & Celebration!

Saturday, the 20th of June, 2026

Lake Como · Bellagio, Italy

The Gathering

Celebrate The Season

The time has come to gather with the people who make this season bright. Join us for an afternoon (or evening) of food, warmth, and good company.

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Event Details

The Celebration

✦ Ceremony

Villa del Balbianello

4:00 PM

Lenno, Lake Como

Via Guido Monzino 1
22016 Lenno CO, Italy

✦ Reception

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

6:00 PM

Tremezzo, Lake Como

Via Regina 8
22019 Tremezzo CO, Italy

Schedule

Day of Events

3:30 PM

Guest Arrival & Welcome

Guests are welcomed with prosecco and light refreshments on the lakefront terrace.

4:00 PM

Ceremony

We'll share a meal, raise a glass, and let the season do what it does best — bring people together. Bring your appetite, your stories, and anyone you'd like to add to the table.

5:15 PM

Cocktail Hour

Champagne toasts, canapés, and a live jazz quartet on the Villa terrace.

7:00 PM

Dinner & Speeches

An elegant five-course dinner with heartfelt toasts from family and friends.

9:30 PM

Dancing & Celebrations

First dance, cake cutting, and dancing the night away until midnight.

Attire

Dress Code

We invite you to dress in Cocktail or Black Tie attire. The celebration will be held outdoors — please consider comfortable footwear. Kindly avoid wearing white or ivory.

Ladies

Elegant dresses in soft tones

Gentlemen

Light suits or gray with white shirt

Bridesmaids

Light brown or beige dresses

Groomsmen

Beige or gray suits with white shirts

Honored Guests

Wedding Party

With heartfelt thanks to those standing beside us on this special day.

Maid of Honor

Olivia Bennett

Bridesmaids

Emma Clarke

Sophia Turner

Lily Anderson

Chloe Mitchell

Best Man

James Carter

Groomsmen

Daniel Brooks

Michael Hayes

Lucas Bennett

Ethan Walker

Ring Bearer

Noah Carter

Flower Girl

Ava Mitchell

Our Story
Gifts

Giving This Season

The best gift is showing up. If you'd still like to give a little something, we'd be grateful for a contribution to a charity of the host's choice in lieu of presents — or simply bring a dish to share and call it even.

RSVP

Will You Join Us?

Kindly reply by May 1, 2026

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Where to Stay

Accommodation

For those traveling in for the gathering, we've held a block of rooms at a hotel nearby at a special rate. Please mention "the Holiday Gathering" when booking so they can add you to our group.

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

★★★★★

Reception venue · 5-min walk
Luxurious lakeside rooms, spa, and stunning terrace views. Room block available at 15% off.

Hotel Bellagio

★★★★

10 min by boat · Budget-friendly option
Charming rooms in the heart of Bellagio village with beautiful lake views and lovely staff.

Villa d'Este

★★★★★

15 min by car · Most luxurious option
Legendary historic villa turned hotel. Perfect for those wanting a truly unforgettable stay.

Getting There

Travel Information

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June in Lake Como

Warm summer days (24–28°C), light evenings. We recommend comfortable flat shoes for the cobblestone paths and a light jacket for the boat ride.

By Air ✈️

Nearest airports: Milan Malpensa (MXP) — 1 hr by car, or Milan Linate (LIN) — 1.5 hrs. We recommend hiring a private transfer or taking the Malpensa Express train to Milan, then a train to Como.

By Train 🚂

Take a direct train from Milano Centrale to Como San Giovanni (1 hr). From Como, take a scenic ferry boat to Tremezzo — 40 minutes of spectacular lake views. Trains run every 30 minutes.

By Car 🚗

Follow the SS340 lakeside road (Regina Road) along the western shore. Parking is limited — we strongly recommend using public ferries or arranging a driver. Valet parking available at Hotel Tremezzo.

By Boat ⛵

Public ferries (traghetto) run frequently between Bellagio, Varenna, and Tremezzo. We will arrange a private boat shuttle for guests staying in Bellagio — details to follow with your confirmation.

Questions

FAQs

The ceremony garden has accessible pathways. Please contact us directly if you have specific accessibility needs so we can make appropriate arrangements for you.

Our wedding is an adults-only celebration (18+). We hope you understand — this allows all guests to relax and enjoy the evening fully. We are happy to recommend local babysitting services.

Limited parking is available at the venue. We strongly recommend arriving by ferry or pre-arranged transfer. Valet parking is available at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo for a small fee.

Please RSVP by May 1st, 2026 so we can finalise catering and seating. You can RSVP using the form below on this invitation.

Yes — please expect photos throughout the evening, and feel free to take your own. Phone snaps and candids are encouraged.

If you post any photos, please tag them with #SeasonTogether2026 so we can round them all up afterward and look back on the season.

June in Lake Como is typically warm and sunny. However, we have arranged a fully covered indoor alternative at the venue in case of any unexpected weather. The celebration will go on, rain or shine! ☀️

Guestbook

Season's Wishes 🌿

Leave a wish, a memory, or a story from this season — whatever you'd like us to remember when the decorations come down.

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Wishing you warmth, good company, and a season full of small joys. Cheers to you and yours.

— The Hendersons

May your home be filled with laughter, your table with friends, and your year ahead with good cheer.

— Sam & Jordan